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Capital Audiofest 2025

Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: Final Reflections

November 22, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Swimming against some tides, I’m happy about and hopeful for hifi’s future.
Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: My Favorite Room

November 20, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
I tipped my hand in yesterday’s post where I made the distinction between a system and a room.
Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: Favorite Systems

November 19, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
A couple of caveats before we dive in—I once again have to apologize for not getting into every room, even rooms I had every intention of experiencing.
Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: Favorite Familiar Gear

November 18, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
There were Grimm MU2s everywhere at CAF 2025 and if you’ve read my review, or any review, you know why—”If you want to hear the best digital music reproduction I’ve heard by an obvious and distinct margin, you’ll need to find a Grimm MU2 to […]
Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: Notable New Products

November 17, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Or new products of note according to my interests.
Capital Audiofest 2025

CAF 2025: Premiers & Debuts

November 11, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
Whether we’re talking World Premiers or North American Debuts at CAF 2025, I enjoy the new and as Bobby Darin sang in 1960, I’ll be there.
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Capital Audiofest 2025: Just A Month Away!

October 14, 2025 Michael Lavorgna
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In Barn for Review: A Grimm Audio System—PA1 Mono In Barn for Review: A Grimm Audio System—PA1 Mono Amplifiers, PW1 Phono Preamplifier, MU2 Music Player
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checking in with my system and the lovely Auroraso checking in with my system
and the lovely Aurorasound HFSA-02
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Julia Jacklin is back! Now on 4AD with The Gem + 1 Julia Jacklin is back! Now on 4AD with The Gem + 15 more new beauties from Stephen Mejias for #NewMusicFriday: September 25, 2026
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Album of the Week: Στον Ελαιώνα / Ston Elaióna by Album of the Week: Στον Ελαιώνα / Ston Elaióna by John Also Bennett
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Review: Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier & Review: Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier & Grandioso S1X Power Amplifier
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MoFi Distribution Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor MoFi Distribution Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Italy’s Diapason Loudspeakers
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there's a lot of Audio Note (UK) inside the Audio there's a lot of Audio Note (UK)
inside the Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced
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In Barn for Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Bala In Barn for Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1x IZVOR Balanced
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Sidelong view of the Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo P Sidelong view
of the Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo Preamplifier on the A-Side
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Bonnie "Prince" Billy leads the way with Ghosts of Bonnie "Prince" Billy leads the way with Ghosts of American Psychonauts along with Stephen Mejias for #NewMusicFriday: September 18, 2026
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Album of the Week: Kytytsi by Svitlana Nianio #tw Album of the Week: Kytytsi by Svitlana Nianio 
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